13-R109
2013 -- H 5865
Enacted 03/06/13
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
IN SUPPORT OF
THE
Introduced By: Representatives Finn, Edwards, and Gallison
Date Introduced: March 06, 2013
WHEREAS, The Prudence
Island Historical and Preservation Society was established in
1983 with the goal of collecting and preserving the
history of
Islanders, as well as for members of future
generations; and
WHEREAS, The Prudence
Island Historical Museum houses an array of over 4,000 items
that have been donated over the years to the community of
lives of everyday Rhode Islanders throughout our state’s
history; and
WHEREAS, The Portsmouth
Town Council, at its February 11, 2013, meeting signaled
its support for exempting the Prudence Island Historical
and Preservation Society from real and
personal property tax as long as the property is used for
nonprofit purposes; and
WHEREAS, It is
imperative that
contribute to the
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby recognizes the importance of historical preservation sites like the
as well as the support demonstrated by the Portsmouth
Town Council, for taking steps to preserve
our shared history; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. James
Seveney, President of the
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